Shopper's Diary: Sawkille Co. Furniture & Fine Goods in Rhineback
We were pleased to learn recently that Jonah Meyer and Tara de Lisio, former owners of Serv ce Station, have collaborated with a group of artisans from the Catskills to form Sawkille Co. The venture...
View Article10 Easy Pieces: Modern White Cafe Tables
While in Seattle this summer, I made my annual visit to Inform Interiors and spotted the Tom Dixon marble-topped screw table. The table is stunning—a modern industrial take on the cafe table that is at...
View ArticleKitchen: Weck Wide-Mouth Juice Jars at Terrain
With its carafe-like shape, the Wide Mouth Juice Jar from German company Weck can be used as a refrigerator-to-table container for homemade iced tea, coffee, or juice. A set of four 7.25-inch-tall jars...
View ArticleRequired Reading: Coastal Style by Sally Hayden & Alice Whately
Written by two Australians, with photos by UK-based Paul Massey, Coastal Style offers a European take on seaside decorating and includes advice on coastal colors (from moody grays to cheerful...
View ArticleAccessories: Striped Cushions on Sale at Sundance
Currently coveting: Handwoven organic cotton cushions made in Benin by Artisans du Monde, a French fair trade association. N.B. The cushions are reduced by 50 percent at Sundance. Above: Orange Stripe...
View ArticleShopper's Diary: Atlantic on Nantucket
On a quick trip to Nantucket earlier this summer, Francesca and I discovered Atlantic, an antiques and vintage shop owned by longtime summer resident Colleen Darby Wurts. Over the winter, Wurts visits...
View ArticleChildren's Rooms: Summer Bunk Room Roundup
Ideal for accommodating hoards of summer visitors: bunk rooms for the younger set. Above: A bunk room in Sweden, via My Scandinavian Retreat. Above: A bunk room in Australia by designer Justine...
View ArticleLighting: High/Low White Bedside Reading Sconces
When it comes to reading sconces in the bedroom, the classic Hector Sconce from BTC is my first choice, but here are a few affordable options worth a serious look. For a full selection of reading...
View ArticleFabrics & Linens: Children's Striped Sheet Roundup
Summery striped linens have an enduring appeal and are a great staple for a children's bunk room. Here is a roundup of some favorites. Above: L.L. Bean's seagrass Ticking Stripe Percale Sheet Set;...
View ArticleFurniture: Rietveld Crate Chair
During the economic crisis of the 1930s, Dutch architect Gerrit Rietveld designed furniture made from reclaimed crate wood packing material. In an eerily timed revival, the Rietveld Foundation came out...
View ArticleWalls, Windows & Floors: Ohoy Wallpaper from Fine Little Day
Designed by eight-year-old Otto Dunker in collaboration with Elisabeth Dunker of Fine Little Day and Photowall, Ohoy wallpaper depicts a child's view of sailing ships (the design was nominated for an...
View ArticleOutdoors: Artisan Shepherd's Huts in Sussex
Houseguests, anyone? We love this idea, spotted on Apartment Therapy: Artisan Shepherd's Huts. Paulus Smith has been a specialist joiner for over 25 years, working on listed and historic buildings. He...
View ArticleAccessories: Vintage Life Preservers as Decor
Not just for poolside use: Vintage life rings add a nautical touch to an interior or exterior. Above: Antique Nautical Life Preserver; $150 at Three Potato Four. Above: Pair of Vintage Life Rings;...
View ArticleFabrics & Linens: Seed Stitch Cotton Quilt at Urban Outfitters
Simple and stylish: All Cotton Seed-Stitch Quilts from Urban Outfitters feature a complementary shade on the reverse side and are available in six colors; $58 for twin and $68 for full/queen size.
View ArticleAccessories: Nautical Maps as Decor
A perennial favorite: nautical maps as decor. Above: A modern hallway via Lake Jane. Above: Suzanne Shaker's Scallop Shop cottage on Shelter Island, photo by James Merrell. Above: A house on Long...
View ArticleHotels, Lodging & Restaurants: Five Leaves in Brooklyn
Designed by John and Kevin McCormick (of Freeman's and Beatrice Inn fame), Five Leaves in Greenpoint features a nautically themed interior and counts the late Heath Ledger among its investors. "The...
View ArticleOffice Visit: MESH Architectures in Brooklyn
Eric Liftin is the founder of MESH Architectures in Brooklyn, a hybrid architectural practice that works in both the physical and virtual realms (the firm also designs websites). The majority of Mesh's...
View ArticleHotels, Lodging & Restaurants: Riad Dixneuf la Ksour in Marrakesh
Located near Bab Ksour, a few minutes from Djam El Fn'a Square in Marrakesh, the Riad Dixneuf la Ksor was designed by the same team behind the famous L'Heure Bleue in Essaoira. The French proprietors...
View ArticleStorage: Rustic Woven Basket Roundup
We've been fans of rustic rush-plaited baskets for a while now (see Walls, Windows & Floors: Rush Matters in Bedfordshire), a hearthside staple in English country houses. Until recently, they were...
View ArticleWalls, Windows & Floors: Les Indiennes Hand-Printed Wallpaper
Designer and stylist Mary Mulcahy launched her Les Indiennes line of hand-blocked fabrics in 2002, after her own dead-end search for simple repeating patterned fabrics. Mulcahy teamed up with Srinivas...
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